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For female solo travelers, Costa Rica is one of the top destinations in the world right now.
This Central American nation is a great place for both new and experienced female solo travelers. It’s a great starting point for women who have never traveled solo before but are interested in giving it a try.
It’s also a great destination, even if you’ve already traveled a lot on your own.
This stunning country is famous for its biodiversity and wildlife, incredible beaches on both coasts, tropical jungles, waterfalls, volcanoes, and tranquility. « pure Life » lifestyle (translates directly as « pure life » or « simple life », but it means much more).
Here’s what makes Costa Rica such a popular destination for female solo travelers:
1. It is extremely safe
One of the main reasons that Costa Rica is the perfect destination for female solo travelers is because of how safe it is.
For women who travel alone, safety is one of the main concerns.
Costa Rica was recently ranked as the 38th safest country in the world by the Global Peace Index 2023. This is only a few places behind the United Kingdom and well above the United States, which is ranked 138.
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It is by far the safest country in Latin America, making it a great entry point for female solo travelers interested in exploring this part of the world.
2. It has a good tourist infrastructure
Another reason why Costa Rica is a good choice for female solo travelers is that it is more developed than many other Central American countries and has a strong tourism infrastructure.
Booking accommodation, tours, activities, and transportation is a simple process in Costa Rica, and many people who work in tourism and hospitality speak English, so if you’re not sure if you speak Spanish, you should be able to get by without any difficulty.
This makes Costa Rica ideal for first-time solo female travelers who don’t want to worry too much about organizing logistics.
Costa Rica is also easy to reach from the United States and Canada, with non-stop flights to San José (the capital) and Liberia (located on the Pacific coast) from more than a dozen cities.
3. You can meet other solo travelers
Like many destinations in Central America, Costa Rica has a thriving backpacker and solo traveler scene, making it easy to meet people and make friends.
One of the best ways to meet other solo travelers is by staying in hostels. Many hostels offer female-only dorms, or you can opt for a private room.
Unlike in Europe, hostels in Central America generally cater to a broader range of ages than just teens and twenty-somethings, and many other travelers are on their own.
Another way to meet other solo travelers is through group tours and activities.
4. It’s a great hub for digital nomads
Have you wanted to try the digital nomad lifestyle and work remotely? Costa Rica is also a great destination for that!
As a lonely female digital nomad, you will find plenty of coworking spaces, coffee shops, and cafes in Costa Rica where you can work and meet other like-minded people.
You can stay in Costa Rica for up to 90 days as an American without a visa, but Costa Rica also recently launched a simple digital nomad visa that allows you to live and work in the country for up to a year, as long as you can prove income. of at least $3,000 per month.
Costa Rica is also in the Central Time Zone, making it a great location for remote workers who need to work on US time.
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